Fluvial Landforms: Stages of a River

Youth Stage Streams are few during this stage with poor integration and flow over original slopes. Downcutting predominates over lateral corrasion. Major features are V-shaped valleys, gorges, canyons, waterfalls, and rapids. Mature Stage Streams are plenty with good integration. Lateral … Continue reading

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Fluvial Landforms: Definition and Process

Definition Fluvial landforms are those generated by running water, mainly rivers. Process Involved Hydration: The force of running water wearing down rocks. Corrosion/Solution: Chemical action that leads to weathering. Attrition: It involves wear & tear of transported material among them … Continue reading

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